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2398 E. Camelback Rd.
Halloween Costume Party in the bar. Live entertainment, prize giveaways, and lots of drink specials. 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. No cover. Call 602-957-3214.
Emerald Lounge
1514 N. 7th Ave.
Come dressed as your favorite smutty character for the Smut Muffin CD release party with special guest Meat Whistle. 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-256-9705 for cover.
Encounters
3037 W. Clarendon Ave.
Halloween party with the opening round of cash prize costume contest and a DJ spinning the latest tunes. 8 p.m. Club memberships are $35 for single men, $15 for couples, and free for single ladies. Call 602-230-9680.
Famous Sam's
940 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler
Monster mash with costume contests, a horror house, live music and dancing. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-812-1177.
Famous Sam's
2860 E. Main St., Mesa
Halloween contest (with a grand prize of a three-day, two-night vacation package) and Scaryoke. Runs until 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-924-1305.
Fat Cats
915 Grand Ave.
Costume competition with $50 first prize. Drink specials like $1 Poison Shots. 9 p.m. to close. No cover. Call 602-252-0988.
Fibber Magee's
1989 W. Elliot Rd., Chandler
Costume party with live music from the Keltic Kowboys, $4 Guinness pints, $3 Smithwicks and Harp pints, costume contest, prizes and giveaways. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-722-9434.
1st Round Draft Sports Grill
1520 W. Warner Rd., Gilbert
Hey, sporto, try to win this tavern's costume contest ($100 for first place, $50 for second place, $25 gift certificate for third) decided at midnight, or the pumpkin-carving contest ($25 for first place, $15 for second place, $10 gift certificate for third). Drink specials include $2 Bloody Marys and $2 Bloody Brains Shot. Karaoke is also at 9 p.m. No cover. Call 480-497-2445.
Flip Flops Island Grill House
222 E. University Dr., Tempe
Buccaneer Bash with a pirate theme, costume contest with $1,200 total in cash prizes for categories for most creative, sexiest and best overall. Detroit's DJ Dr. Chill spins, with $2 drink specials. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-967-7744.
George & Dragon Restaurant
4230 S. 48th St.
Costume contest with cash prizes ($150 for first place, $100 for second place, and $50 for third). Drink specials all night long. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-470-0018
Graham Central Station
7850 S. Priest Dr., Tempe
Halloween festivities include $2,500, winner-take-all costume contest (chosen on audience applause), 25-cent well, wine and longnecks from 6 to 9 p.m. No cover with costume before 8:30 p.m., open until 2 a.m. Call 480-496-4336.
Hollywood Alley
2610 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa
Get that adrenaline going for the Metal Monsters Moshfest 2004/CD release party for 454, with Rebirth, Trench, and Slip Mickey. Special guest appearances and giveaways. $5 cover. Call 480-820-7117.
Icehouse
429 W. Jackson St.
Masquerade Entertainment presents Halloween 2004, a gigantic festival and indoor dance party, with performances by Pat Hodges, DJ Mike Duretto, Liquid 360, and many local performers. Hosted by Phaedra the Latin Pheline. Costume contest with the chance to strut your stuff on a 50-foot-long lighted runway for cash prizes, and a massive light show. Time TBA. Tickets are $15 presale, $20 at the door. Call 602-257-8929.
Iguana Mack's
1371 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler
Third annual Halloween Bash, costume contest with cash prizes, $2 Sols, $3.50 Witches Brew, $3.50 Cuervo Gold margaritas. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover if wearing costume. Call 480-899-6735.
Jet Lag Lounge
7908 E. Chaparral Rd., Ste. 102, Scottsdale
Halloween extravaganza, with costume and dance contests (both for prizes), drinks, dinner, and live music with Randy Thomas from 7 p.m. to midnight. No cover. Call 480-941-9144.
Jillian's at Desert Ridge Market Place
21001 N. Tatum Blvd.
Night of Demons, where you can dress as your favorite horror-film hero. DJ music, cash prizes, and drink specials. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-538-8956.
Joe's Grotto
13825 N. 32nd St.
Live music with Fred Green, Evolocity, Supersternal Notch, and Dog Will Hunt. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $5. Call 602-992-1007.
Johnny Gee's
7200 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler
Costume party, with DJ music and drink specials. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. 480-961-3080.
Karamba Nightclub
1724 E. McDowell Rd.
Halloween celebration with prizes for best costumes. Time TBA. Call 602-254-0231 for cover.
Kazimierz World Wine Bar
7137 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale
Costume contest with cash, gift certificate and wine prizes; live DJ music, and drink specials. 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-946-3004.
La Casa del Mariachi
1420 N. 24th St.
Costume party on both Saturday, October 30, and Sunday, October 31, with regularly performing mariachi entertainers from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-275-8565 for cover.
Lagerfields
12601 N. Paradise Village Pkwy. West
Allhallow's Eve Costumed Up Party Weekend carries on with a night of costumes and dancing to the sounds of the Tina Bailey Band, as well as great giveaways and prizes. 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. 602-765-0059.
Last Exit Bar & Grill
1425 W. Southern Ave., Mesa
Halloween bash featuring a performance by Chalmers Green. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $4 cover. Call 480-557-6656.
The Longshot Bar & Grill
7346 E. McDowell Rd., Scottsdale
Halloween party, with costume contest for prizes, music from DJ Adrenalin, and drink specials all night long. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-947-3304.
Mainstay Gallery, and Se Vende Studio
412 E. Garfield St., Nos. 1 and 3
"Boo Fool," a Halloween art lounge party with DJs spinning music upstairs and downstairs, with the Complainiacs and the Quad Laser playing outside. Costumes mandatory. 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Ladies free, men pay $2. Call 602-253-0422.
Maloney's on Campus
955 E. University Dr., Tempe
Costume contest with prizes and giveaways. $2 U-Call-Its from 7 to 11 p.m., and music with DJ Sanders. 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-894-2224 for cover.
Marc's Sports Grill
4494 W. Peoria Ave., Glendale
Nightmare on Marc's Street costume party and prizes for scariest, funniest, sexiest, and most creative costumes, as well as drink specials. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 623-842-1053.
Mardi Gras Bar & Grill
8040 E. McDowell Rd., Scottsdale
Costume Masquerade Party where everyone gets a mask. Costume contest with prizes from Fascinations for sexiest, best, worst, and best group. Live music with The Cover Up, Two Dimes, Oktober, and Bullet Up. Drink specials include $2 Scary Shots and $2 drafts. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-970-5707.
Margarita Rocks
410 S. Mill Ave., Tempe
Free beach barbecue food from 5 to 8 p.m., $3 Southern Comfort drinks from 8 to 10 p.m., Mix 96.9 broadcasting from 7 to 9 p.m., costume competition with $2,500 cash prize. 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-968-3301 for cover.
Martini Ranch
7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale
Salem's Lot Party in conjunction with Mickey's Hangover. Live music with Metalhead, Chrome 9, Rock Lobster, Nigel, DJ Soloman, DJ Michael, DJ Roach (from Suburban Noise), and more. Costume contest with a grand prize of a trip for two to Mardi Gras, and second prize is a guitar autographed by The Killers. Drink specials on Jack Daniel's, Finlandia Vodka, Southern Comfort and Budweiser. 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. $10. Call 480-970-0500.
McDuffy's Tempe
230 W. Fifth St., Tempe
Blackout Laser Party, as the entire club will be darkened for a laser show. Hip-hop, Top 40 and dance music plays all night, a sexy costume contest offers cash and prizes, and there will be drink specials until midnight -- including $2 Long Islands and Tall Drafts. 18-and-over, bar with ID. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-966-5600 for cover.
McDuffy's Wide World of Entertainment
15814 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria
Part one of the Monster Mash starts on Devil's Night with $2 Witches Brew, costume competition with more than $1,000 in cash and prizes, and music by DJ Sean. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. $5 cover for men starting at 9 p.m. and for women at 10 p.m. Call 623-334-5000.
Mickey's Hangover
4310 N. Brown Ave., Scottsdale
Salem's Lot Party in conjunction with Martini Ranch. Live entertainment from Big Tex and the Blazin' Pintos, DJ Villin, DJ Trademark, and Dr. Drew. Costume contest with the grand prize of a trip for two to the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, and second prize is a concert flyaway trip from KZON-FM 101.5. Drink specials on Jack Daniel's, Finlandia Vodka, Southern Comfort and Budweiser. 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. $10. Call 480-425-0111.
Mill Avenue Cue Club
607 S. Mill Ave., Tempe
Drink and shot specials all night featuring Sam Adams and Red Bull. 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-966-0068.
Minder Binder's
715 S. McClintock Dr., Tempe
Live music with Saint Dog from Suburban Noize, Dark Side Immortals, and Bag of Hammers. Costume contest for prizes with drink specials all night long. 8 p.m to 2 a.m. $7 cover. Call 480-966-1911.
Misty's
4301 N. 7th Ave.
Costume contest at midnight with $100 prizes in three different categories. DJ Shannon spins hip-hop, and there will be ghoulish shot specials throughout the night. 9 p.m. to close. No cover. Call 602-265-3233.
The Monastery
4114 N. 28th St.
Pumpkin-carving contest at 8 p.m., and drink specials like $1 Jell-O shots. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-840-7510.
The Monastery Mesa
4810 E. Mckellips Rd., Mesa
Halloween costume party with contests and prizes, live music and drink specials. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-474-4477.
The Monastery Too
8011 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria
Costume contest with prizes, live music from Claire's Trick, and drink specials all night long. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 623-412-7782.
Nasty's
3108 E. McDowell Rd.
Costume competition with prizes and various drink specials throughout the night. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-267-8707.
O'Kelley's Sports Bar & Grill
2120 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa
Costume contest with prizes for first, second and third place. Live music with 68 Guns. 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-756-6069.
Pat Murphy's Pub and Grill
3215 E. Thomas Rd.
Live music from Desert Voodoo, costume competition for cash prizes, and drink specials all night. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-522-0669.
Pattie's First Avenue Lounge
7220 E. 1st Ave., Scottsdale
Spooktacular costume party with games, drink specials throughout the evening, and outrageous costume competition for prizes. 8 p.m. to midnight. No cover. Call 480-990-0103.
Pookie's Cafe & Bar
4540 N. 7th St.
Alternative Halloween Madness continues with the Halloween Bash featuring contests for best in drag, best non-drag costume, and best performance with cash and bar prizes. Hosted by the Dancing Diva Devina. 9:30 p.m. Free. Call 602-277-2121.
Prankster's Gar & Brill
1024 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe
Costume competition for gift certificates and other prizes, live music, and drink deals on Witches Brew, shot specials, as well as half-price drinks for last call. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-967-8875.
Rhythm Room
1019 E. Indian School Rd.
Spend the day before Halloween partying with the Big Pete Pearson Blues Band and competing in a costume contest. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. $6. Call 602-265-4842.
Rio Salado Brewing Co. Salt River Saloon
605 S. Mill Ave., Tempe
Costume contests, live music by Ultamaxx, and drink specials. 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. $3. Call 480-829-1590.
The Rockin' Horse
7043 E. McDowell Rd., Scottsdale
Drink specials all night and $100 bar credit for the "Ghouliest Gal." No cover. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-874-1112.
Rodeo Nights
4029 N. 33rd Ave.
Amble on down for free country and western dance lessons from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Playgirl centerfolds from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and a chance at a costume contest with a $1,500 grand prize. 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-279-3800.
Rosie McCaffrey's Irish Pub
906 E. Camelback Rd.
Costume contest with $100 cash prize for first place announced at midnight, live music by the Rocket 88's, prize giveaways and drink specials all night long. 9 p.m to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-241-1916.
R.T. O'Sullivan's Sports Bar
1010 W. Southern Ave., Mesa
Pimp 'N Ho Ball, with $200 in prizes for best costume, $2 U-Call-Its for the ladies and various games and door prizes. 9 p.m. to close. No cover. Call 480-844-1290.
Sail Inn
26 S. Farmer Ave., Tempe
Halloween bash with costume contests for prizes and cash, drink specials like $3.50 32-ounce domestic pitchers and $3 well drinks. Live music from Bad Shoe, Shrink, and DJ The Mantis Claw. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-921-1775 for cover.
Salty Señorita
3636 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
Salty's Spooktacular Weekend starts with a Halloween Eve party. Costume contests with categories for best male, best female, and best couple (each wins $100). Participants must register with hostess. Winner is announced at 11 p.m. Must be present to win. Pumpkin ring toss and pumpkin basketball from 6 to 10 p.m. $2 can Witches Brew beer, $5 Mummy Margaritas. 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-946-SALTY (7258).
The Sets
93 E. Southern Ave., Tempe
The Edge Halloween Bash Concert with Lit, Denver Harbor, Greeley Estates, Cold Fusion, Redfield, and more. Ages 16 and up. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. $15. Call 480-829-1822.
Shepherds
3114 E. Cactus Rd.
Definitely keep your eyes on the prizes at this bash, as costume contests (with categories for males, females, and couples alike), mummy wrapping and Fear Factor-like games, and mystery prize drawings for treasures like a mini-chopper and gift certificates can get you the goods by the end of the night. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-482-0751.
Skippers Lounge
6124 N. 43rd Ave., Glendale
Halloween party with live blues music and drink specials. Closes at 2 a.m. No cover. Call 623-937-0938.
Sky Lounge
132 E. Washington St.
Fiends, Fairies and Freaks bash with DJs Dave Aude, Rod Carrillo, and Lysa D spinning high energy music fit for dancing and a live simulcast with Energy 92.7/101.3. Costume contest with $500 cash prize for best costume, free prize giveaways, $4 Skyy Martinis and $1 Halloween shot specials all night long. With 21-and-over until 2 a.m., 18-and-over for after-hours. Table reservations requested. 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. $7 with costume, $10 without. Call 602-229-1110.
Slap Shots
7941 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale
Halloween weekend party, Most Original Costume Contest for cash and prizes, live music with Ten Years Gone, Budweiser promotion from 9 to 11 p.m., and shot specials. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 623-939-6261.
Steel Horse Saloon
1768 W. Bell Rd.
Halloween costume party and costume contest for cash prizes. Live music by the Flying Housecats, and $1.50 U-Call-It well, wine and beer from 8 to 10 p.m. and live music by Third Degree. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-942-8778.
Sugar Daddy's
3102 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
Costume party with DJs. 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. $2 cover after 8:30 p.m. Call 480-970-6556.
Territorial Bar and Grill
37645 N. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek
Creekers Party with costume contest for prizes at 10:30 p.m., bobbing for limes, $3 Corona and Corona Lites, live music from Cross Country Band. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-575-7071.
Tropicana Cafe & Sports Bar
9401 W. Thunderbird Rd., Peoria
Howl-O-Ween with costume contest and karaoke. 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 623-972-9776.
Tupelo Tap Room
1615 W. Camelback Rd.
Half-off drinks for anyone in costume. Live music from Big Mamma and White Bread from 8 p.m. to midnight. No cover. Call 602-274-1513.
Venue of Scottsdale
7117 E. 3rd Ave., Scottsdale
Halloween gets some hair-metal as Pump (an Aerosmith tribute band) and Pyromania (Def Leppard tribute band) will perform, along with special guests Helvin, Amuck, and others. Costume contests for cash prizes and drink specials throughout the night also take place. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. $15. Call 480-945-5150.
The Vine Tavern & Eatery
2808 E. Indian School Rd.
Costume contest with $100 grand prize winner being named at 11 p.m. (winner must be present), $2.50 Coors Light and Molson steins, and karaoke from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-957-9806.
Warsaw's Again
15220 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix
Halloween party, drink specials all night, and costume contest for prizes from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-992-7476 for cover.
Waterhole
8830 N. 43rd Ave., Glendale
Halloween party, costume contest with a two-night, three-day casino getaway as first prize, DJ music, 75-cent beers from 8 to 9 p.m. and $1 shots through the evening. No cover. Call 623-937-3139.
Yucca Tap Room
29 W. Southern Ave., Tempe
Cancer benefit pre-Halloween show with Sweet Bleeders, Tim Anthonise, Tramps and Thieves, Quarter Inch Crown, Truckers on Speed, and Haggis. Raffles, giveaways, and a costume contest for prizes. 8 p.m. Call 480-967-4777 for cover.
Sunday, October 31:
Ain't Nobody's Bizness
3031 E. Indian School Rd., Ste. 7
Halloween Bash, costume contest -- with categories like Best Dressed and Best Original Costume -- for cash prizes ($200 for first place, $100 for second place, $50 for third). Sign-up is at 9 p.m. and judging is at 10 p.m. 18-and-over, bar with ID. Call 602-224-9977.
Amsterdam
718 N. Central Ave.
Halloween Weekend 2004 continues with a costume contest hosted by Chantelle Douglas and a $250 first prize at 9:30 p.m. (sign up by 9 p.m.). 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-258-6122.
Apollo's
5749 N. 7th St.
Best Creative Underwear Night with $1 off drinks for those in their skivvies. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Call 602-277-9373.
The Blue Bar
4017 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
Drink it up at this fete, as the costume contest offers prizes like champagne and cases of beer to the lucky winners. Beer and wine specials all night long (such as $2 off certain imports). 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-947-2160.
Bobby McGee's
8501 N. 27th Ave.
Spooktacular Halloween Monster Mash Bash, costume contest at midnight with $200 cash prize. Cheap drinks (like Bloddy Redrum Jell-O shots) from 4 to 8 p.m. Show up early to avoid "scary" line -- dress in costume to get in the fastest. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-995-5382.
Casey Moore's Oyster House
850 S. Ash Ave., Tempe
Haunted House Party with The Edge. Ghost hunt, drink specials, costume contest with prizes. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Free. Call 480-968-9935.
Cash Inn Country
2140 E. McDowell Rd.
Go country with a costume contest for prizes, "scaryoke," and drink specials all night long. 7 p.m. Call 602-244-9943.
Christopher's Fermier Brasserie & Paola's Wine Bar
2584 E. Camelback Rd.
Halloween's Sexiest Ghoul Soiree contest, winner receives Magnum bottle of Mumm champagne, must be in costume to win but not required for entry. Winner announced at 10 p.m. 5 p.m. to midnight. Call 602-522-2344.
The Complex
2647 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix
Spooky Halloween Show with Calabrese, Speed 63, The Iris, The Abiotx, and the Surgeon Generals. Costume contest for prizes, and free vampire bat with show flier. All ages. 6 p.m. Price TBA. Call 602-347-8325.
Drinx
7330 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale
Sunday Funday Halloween Bash, half-price food and drinks all night long. 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-423-9434.
Encounters
3037 W. Clarendon Ave.
Halloween party with the opening round of cash prize costume contest and a DJ spinning the latest tunes. 8 p.m. Club memberships are $35 for single men, $15 for couples, and free for single ladies. Call 602-230-9680.
Fuel Motorsport Café
2827 E. Bell Rd.
Halloween party. 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-788-0500.
Furio
7210 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale
Live music by DJ Pete Salaz. 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-945-6600.
George & Dragon Restaurant
4240 N. Central Ave.
Costume contest with the audience deciding who gets cash prizes ($150 for first place, $100 for second place, and $50 for third). Drink specials include $3 Harp and Smithwicks. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-241-0018.
Handlebar-J
7116 E. Becker Lane, Scottsdale
Get a handle on this Halloween hootenanny, with a costume contest for cash prizes, live music by the Herndon Bros. Band, and themed drink specials. 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-948-0110.
Harley's 155
155 W. Camelback Rd.
Costume contest with cash prizes ($100 for first place, $50 for second place, $25 for third) in categories like Most Comical, Most Original, and Best Female Illusionist. DJ music and drink specials all night. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-274-8505.
The Hideaway
6746 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek
Big Biker Halloween Party, costume contest with cash prizes, food and drink specials hourly, tee-shirt and prize giveaways. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-595-0358.
Hi-Liter Show Club
4716 N. 12th St.
For a change of pace, consider the Halloween Hot Body Contest with a trip to Las Vegas as the grand prize. Drink specials include $3 Heinekens and Amstel Lights. $5 cover after 5:30 p.m. Open until 2 a.m. Call 602-234-0128.
Hollywood Alley
2610 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa
Halloween show with Chicano Power Revival. Costumes encouraged and $2 Coronas available. 21-and-over show. 8:30 p.m. $6. Call 480-820-7117.
Hot Shots
2929 N. 16th St.
Scare up some fun at this bar and billiard joint's Halloween party, with costume contest for cash and prizes (for scariest, sexiest and most original duds), wicked and evil $2 Witches Brew or $2 Bloody Punch, music by DJ Steve, dancing and free snacks. 9 p.m. to close. No cover. Call 602-549-2929.
Indiana Jean's Haunted Bar
3593 W. Northern Ave.
Sounds like the place to be on Halloween! Costume party, food and drink specials ($1 Schnapps shots and free finger foods). 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-841-6411.
John Henry's
909 E. Elliot Rd., Tempe
Costume party, karaoke, $3 Beck's Oktoberfest. $6 specialty cocktails with happy hour prices all night. 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. No cover. Call 480-730-9009.
Jugheads
5110 E. McDowell Rd.
Horrific Halloween punk show with DSC, No Rest for the Wicked, Idiot Kin, Eleven Forties, Perfect Hatred, and more. The bar will be transformed into a punk rock haunted house, and drink specials and costume contests will occur. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-225-0307 for cover.
Lagerfields
12601 N. Paradise Village Pkwy. West
Allhallow's Eve Costumed Up Party Weekend wraps up with costume party, contests, giveaways, prizes and a DJ. 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. 602-765-0059.
The Library Bar & Grill
5th St. and Mill Ave., Tempe
Halloween Bash featuring costumes from scary to sexy. Semifinals of the Mill Avenue Masquerade Costume Contest at 8 p.m. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-332-2036 for cover.
Marc's Sports Grill
4494 W. Peoria Ave., Glendale
Nightmare on Marc's Street, with "haunted" Ping-Pong and billiards, Halloween karaoke, and deals on ghoulish drinks. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 623-842-1053.
Margarita Rocks
410 N. 4th St., Tempe
Semifinals of the Mill Avenue Masquerade Costume Contest at 8 p.m., and the final round at 10 p.m., broadcast live on 101.5 The Zone. 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-968-3301 for cover.